http://www.eatrightpro.org/action%20center
(May only work for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Members, but please give it a try)...
Tell Congress: Support the Older Americans Act, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act and Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act
You are the food and nutrition expert – now it is time to tell Congress!
We need your voice to be heard on the Hill! Join the voices of 350 Academy members attending PPW 2015 by sending your Senators and Representative an email urging them to support these crucial bills:
- Older Americans Act: Benefits the seniors of our community and also saves taxpayer dollars by enabling seniors to stay out of nursing homes, prevent hunger and malnutrition and manage chronic health conditions.
- Treat and Reduce Obesity Act: Allows registered dietitian nutritionists to independently bill for obesity counseling to Medicare patients.
- Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act: Would expand Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy to include people with prediabetes, helping to reduce health care costs and improve health outcomes among the Medicare population.
Contact Congress today!
Thank you in advance for being a leader in the nation’s efforts toward better health.
Dr. Evelyn F. Crayton, RDN, LDN, FAND
President, 2015-2016